NASDAQ:ULTA Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $489.99 +3.15 (+0.65%) (As of 12/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$486.36▼$491.6550-Day Range$373.08▼$494.6352-Week Range$368.02▼$556.60Volume461,013 shsAverage Volume804,116 shsMarket Capitalization$23.79 billionP/E Ratio19.88Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$528.95 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ulta Beauty MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.0% Upside$528.95 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.65Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.13 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.51%From $25.51 to $27.17 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.08 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector97th out of 205 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry5th out of 12 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUlta Beauty has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 15 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $528.95, Ulta Beauty has a forecasted upside of 8.0% from its current price of $489.99.Amount of Analyst CoverageUlta Beauty has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.16% of the float of Ulta Beauty has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUlta Beauty has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ulta Beauty has recently increased by 19.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUlta Beauty does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUlta Beauty does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUlta Beauty has received a -12.14% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Ulta in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Haircare products", "Perfumes", "Makeup products", and "Body lotion" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ulta Beauty is -1.83. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUlta Beauty has a news sentiment score of 0.65. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Ulta Beauty this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.Search Interest63 people have searched for ULTA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 2% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows20 people have added Ulta Beauty to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ulta Beauty insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,128,086.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.34% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.30% of the stock of Ulta Beauty is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ulta Beauty are expected to grow by 6.51% in the coming year, from $25.51 to $27.17 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 19.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 107.32.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ulta Beauty is 19.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 27.57.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUlta Beauty has a PEG Ratio of 2.15. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUlta Beauty has a P/B Ratio of 11.73. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Ulta Beauty Stock (NASDAQ:ULTA)Ulta Beauty, Inc. operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare and skincare products, and related accessories and services in the United States. It offers broad assortment of branded and private label beauty products including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools; and salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services, as well as nail services. The company's private label products comprises Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. It also distributes its products through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.Read More ULTA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ULTA Stock News HeadlinesDecember 15, 2023 | marketbeat.comHow to invest in specialty retail stores (ULTA)A specialty retail store focuses on specific product categories instead of selling a large number of items. Learn more about specialty retail on MarketBeat.December 1, 2023 | marketbeat.comDell, Marvell Technology fall; Ulta Beauty, UiPath rise, Friday, 12/1/2023Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: Dell, Marvell Technology fall; Ulta Beauty, UiPath riseDecember 31, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)FINAL OFFER: $9 for a FULL YEAR of stock picksWe're offering you the chance to subscribe to Behind the Markets for an ENTIRE YEAR for just $9. That's less than a cup of coffee! And what do you get for that $9?December 1, 2023 | marketbeat.comUlta Beauty Inc. redefines beauty retail's bottom lineUlta Beauty's earnings reveal growth amidst challenges, signaling a strategic shift for innovation and leadership, promising a vibrant future in beauty retail.December 31, 2023 | news.yahoo.comLynnwood police arrest woman accused of costing Ulta nearly half a million in robberies across PNWDecember 30, 2023 | msn.comOur Top Recommendations For Ulta's 2024 Love Your Skin Event Based On User ReviewsDecember 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUlta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) Receives $528.95 Average Price Target from BrokeragesDecember 29, 2023 | msn.comLynnwood woman arrested in string of violent Ulta Beauty robberiesDecember 31, 2023 | MarketBeat Internal (Ad)Claim Your $300 MarketBeat Account CreditClick the link below to claim your $300.00 account credit toward MarketBeat All Access. Pay just $99.00 for your 2024 MarketBeat All Access subscription (normally $399.00)December 27, 2023 | msn.comI went dumpster diving outside Ulta — ‘huge jackpot’ left me stunnedDecember 26, 2023 | msn.comOver $1 million in beauty products seized during California raid, woman arrested: ReportsDecember 26, 2023 | usatoday.comReports: Over $1M beauty products seized during California raid, woman arrestedDecember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUlta Beauty Inc (34U.MU)December 24, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comUlta (ULTA) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To KnowDecember 23, 2023 | msn.comSuspects steal over $5,000 in merchandise from Lancaster Co. Ulta BeautyDecember 22, 2023 | msn.comThe Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Coty, Youthforia, Live Tinted and MoreDecember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNot so 'Super' Saturday: Retailers dangle fewer discounts for inflation-weary shoppersDecember 22, 2023 | msn.comOver $1 million worth of stolen beauty products found in L.A. shop, warehouseDecember 21, 2023 | msn.comUlta Beauty set to reopen to customers just ahead of the holidaysDecember 21, 2023 | forbes.comDyson Airstrait Deal: Get 20% Off At Ulta Beauty Ahead Of The HolidaysDecember 20, 2023 | forbes.comDyson Airwrap Sale: Save 20% At Ulta BeautyDecember 18, 2023 | forbes.comDyson Hair Dryer Sale: Get The Supersonic For $344 At Ulta BeautyDecember 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comOLEHENRIKSEN TO LAUNCH AT ULTA BEAUTY IN THE NEW YEARDecember 16, 2023 | washingtonpost.comUlta Coupons for Makeup, Perfume, and Beauty ProductsDecember 16, 2023 | msn.comSan Diego County woman arrested in $8M shoplifting ring targeting Ulta Beauty storesDecember 15, 2023 | msn.comPolice looking for suspect who allegedly stole nearly $5,000 in products from UltaDecember 15, 2023 | msn.comSan Diego County woman arrested in $8 million shoplifting ring targeting Ulta Beauty storesSee More Headlines Receive ULTA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ulta Beauty and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/30/2023Today12/31/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)3/14/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySpecialty Stores SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:ULTA CUSIP90384S30 CIK1403568 Webwww.ulta.com Phone(630) 410-4800FaxN/AEmployees53,000Year Founded1990Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$528.95 High Stock Price Target$622.00 Low Stock Price Target$400.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage20 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$24.65 Trailing P/E Ratio19.88 Forward P/E Ratio19.21 P/E Growth2.15Net Income$1.24 billion Net Margins11.37% Pretax Margin14.96% Return on Equity61.42% Return on Assets22.92% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.52 Quick Ratio0.26 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.88 billion Price / Sales2.19 Cash Flow$29.17 per share Price / Cash Flow16.80 Book Value$41.77 per share Price / Book11.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares48,562,000Free Float48,397,000Market Cap$23.79 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.36 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David C. Kimbell (Age 56)CEO & Director Comp: $5.69MMs. Kecia L. Steelman (Age 52)President & COO Comp: $3.36MMr. Scott M. Settersten (Age 63)CFO, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary Comp: $2.36MMs. Jodi J. Caro (Age 57)General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.48MMs. Anita J. Ryan (Age 59)Chief Human Resources Officer Comp: $1.38MMr. Mike MarescaChief Technology & Information OfficerMs. Kiley F. RawlinsVice President of Investor RelationsEileen ZiesemerVice President of Public RelationsMs. Michelle CrossanChief Marketing OfficerMs. Monica ArnaudoChief Merchandising OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJD.comNASDAQ:JDWalgreens Boots AllianceNASDAQ:WBATractor SupplyNASDAQ:TSCOeBayNASDAQ:EBAYRestaurant Brands InternationalNYSE:QSRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRNC Capital Management LLCSold 329 shares on 12/27/2023Ownership: 0.023%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioSold 1,812 shares on 12/19/2023Ownership: 0.063%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 115,453 shares on 12/18/2023Ownership: 11.507%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 36,600 shares on 12/13/2023Ownership: 0.085%Lorna NaglerSold 500 sharesTotal: $244,090.00 ($488.18/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ULTA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ulta Beauty stock right now? 20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ulta Beauty in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ULTA shares. View ULTA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ulta Beauty's stock price target for 2024? 20 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Ulta Beauty's shares. Their ULTA share price targets range from $400.00 to $622.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $528.95 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ULTA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ULTA shares performed in 2023? Ulta Beauty's stock was trading at $469.07 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, ULTA shares have increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $489.99. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Ulta Beauty's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 14th 2024. View our ULTA earnings forecast. How were Ulta Beauty's earnings last quarter? Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 30th. The specialty retailer reported $5.07 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.96 by $0.11. The specialty retailer earned $2.49 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.47 billion. Ulta Beauty had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 61.42% and a net margin of 11.37%. The business's revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $5.34 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. What ETFs hold Ulta Beauty's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) stock in their portfolio include Vesper U.S. Large Cap Short-Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN), Invesco Focused Discovery Growth ETF (IVDG), Hennessy Stance ESG Large Cap ETF (STNC), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), Pacer US Cash Cows Growth ETF (BUL), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (QMOM) and American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO). What guidance has Ulta Beauty issued on next quarter's earnings? Ulta Beauty issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, December, 11th. The company provided EPS guidance of 25.200-25.600 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 25.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.1 billion-$11.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.2 billion. What is Mary Dillon's approval rating as Ulta Beauty's CEO? 2,453 employees have rated Ulta Beauty Chief Executive Officer Mary Dillon on Glassdoor.com. Mary Dillon has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Ulta Beauty own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ulta Beauty investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Salesforce (CRM), PayPal (PYPL), Boeing (BA) and Visa (V). How do I buy shares of Ulta Beauty? Shares of ULTA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Ulta Beauty have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Ulta Beauty: GlamST, QM Scientific, Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty Credit Services Corporation, Ulta Inc., and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance.Read More This page (NASDAQ:ULTA) was last updated on 12/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ulta Beauty, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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